I’m going to be real, I often find myself a bit homesick. I’m lucky enough to have an extraordinarily tight-knit family and feel so blessed when we’re all together, but between my parents, my sister and I, there’s over 12 hours of travel time to see each other. It was my decision to move away for uni and I stand …
Category: Taking Care of You
Staying on track mentally at the end of semester
The end of the year is synonymous with warm weather, long days at the beach, relaxing afternoon barbecues, Halloween, and Christmas décor which comes out in shops way too early. But before you can kick back and enjoy the festivities there is just one thing in the way: the end of the academic year. For most people that means exams …
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Living green and healthy as a student
Article by Shea Evans I’m going to be honest here: lately I’ve been feeling rather guilty. It’s 2019, the planet is in crisis, and in the last week a Swedish schoolgirl has done more for the environment than I have in 22 years. Until now I have been relatively conscientious of my impact on this world, but in my heart …
Tips for starting a garden and composting at home!
Getting to produce some of your own food and seeing things grow right before your eyes is truly one of the greatest feelings ever, but it can sometimes be tough to do this on your own. Getting your housemates involved in a shared garden is a great activity and will be so rewarding for all involved. I feel like the …
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10 things you didn’t know the uni is doing for sustainability
Happy Green Week everyone! As humans, it’s in our nature to care about… nature! But did you know as University of Newcastle students, you are also a student of a University that cares about the environment as well. Here are ten things you might not have known that the University of Newcastle does to be sustainable, so you can proudly …
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How students can save water during Water Restrictions
You may have heard that Hunter Water has placed Level 1 Water Restrictions on water supply network in the areas of Cessnock, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Newcastle, Port Stephens, Dungog and small parts of Singleton. If that includes you, you will need to take a few more steps to conserve your water than you might have done before. For students, adding …
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“I’m not ok”: What to do when a friend needs mental health support
Not long ago, I had a very close friend of mine experience a major loss. Given the circumstances, they seemed to be coping well. They were going to work, keeping up with their social and sporting commitments and had an extraordinarily well-rehearsed speech they would perform when asked how they were doing. A speech that was so reassuring, it managed …
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UON ALLY Network: Who are they and what do they do?
The University of Newcastle ALLY Network is a community made up of staff and students supporting sexual and gender diversity established over 15 years ago. The Network’s key aims are to promote and celebrate a more welcoming, diverse and inclusive culture within UON through facilitating great visibility and awareness surrounding LGBTQIA+ issues. Allies at UON are predominately members of staff, …
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How to be the best ally the LGBTQIA+ community has seen
I get popped the question all the time. Not the “what do you want for dinner?” or “will you marry me?” kind of question, but more along the lines of: “Hey, member of the LGBTQIA+ community, how can I be your ally?” First of all, it’s good to dive into just what an ally might be (that can be Ally …
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Mastering the art of living with housemates
Whether you’re living on-campus or in a share house, navigating the highs and lows of housemates can be challenging. Along with the newfound independence that comes with moving out of home, you’ll also have to deal with other people’s potentially annoying habits and an assortment of other issues – not exactly desirable during peak assessment periods.
5 health checks you need to stop putting off
Between assessments, friends, family, working, dating, exercising, eating, stressing (…), and the multitude of other things going on in our lives, we can easily forget to take care of our health.
A day in the life of a Callaghan student
No one really knows what it means to be a university student. That’s what makes it fun! For many of you, university life is your first truly independent moment; a mix-n-match adventure where what happens on an hour-to-hour and day-to-day basis is entirely up to you.